International Friendly · Sunday 8 November 1959 · Cotonou, Dahomey
Benin 0–1 Nigeria (8 Nov 1959): Result & Goals
Pre-match prediction
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Match facts
- This is the first recorded meeting between Benin and Nigeria.
- Nigeria won 2 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 10 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: Benin 1500, Nigeria 1552 — Benin were favourites.
Benin: last 0 matches
Nigeria: last 5 matches
- 3–2 vs Ghana25 Oct 1958 · International Friendly
- 3–3 vs Ghana27 Oct 1957 · International Friendly
- 3–0 vs Ghana27 Oct 1956 · International Friendly
- 1–1 vs Togo6 Oct 1956 · International Friendly
- 0–7 vs Ghana30 Oct 1955 · International Friendly